George Frederic Handel...
Concerning the American colonies...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (two issue set), London, April and May, 1760 The set of issues contain parts 1 and 2 of "The Life and Times of George Frederic Handel". They are individually described below.
* George Frederic Handel
* Concerning the American colonies
* Great naval battle plate
April, 1760:
Among the articles within this issue are: part one of "An Account of the Life of George Frederick Handel" which takes close to three pages (concludes in the May issue), "Improvements in Inland Navigation", "Of the Decline of Christianity", and more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" containing various news reports of the day, including some news under the heading: "America" with reports from Charleston beginning: "The following account of a late attempt of the Indians to seize Fort P. George, in South Carolina, sews the wicked spirit of the Savages..." with more (see).
May, 1760:
The lead article in this issue is: "Some Account of a Pamphlet entitiled, "The Interest of Great Britain considered, with regard to her Colonies, and the Acquisitions of Canada and Guadaloupe" which takes over 3 pages.
Among other articles within this issue are: "Confirm'd Melancholy Cured", the conclusion of: "Life of George Frederic Handel" which takes 5 pages; "Regulations of the Fifth Markets in Holland" and more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" containing various news reports of the day, including some news under the heading: "America" (see) which includes: "...A most dreadful fire happened March 20 at Boston in New England, supposed the greatest ever known in the American colonies...".
The back page is a full page chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in May, 1760".
Note: Both issues are complete (excluding plates and/or maps) in approximately 48 pages, measure 5 by 8 inches, and are in nice condition. They both include the full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate.A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
* George Frederic Handel
* Concerning the American colonies
* Great naval battle plate
April, 1760:
Among the articles within this issue are: part one of "An Account of the Life of George Frederick Handel" which takes close to three pages (concludes in the May issue), "Improvements in Inland Navigation", "Of the Decline of Christianity", and more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" containing various news reports of the day, including some news under the heading: "America" with reports from Charleston beginning: "The following account of a late attempt of the Indians to seize Fort P. George, in South Carolina, sews the wicked spirit of the Savages..." with more (see).
May, 1760:
The lead article in this issue is: "Some Account of a Pamphlet entitiled, "The Interest of Great Britain considered, with regard to her Colonies, and the Acquisitions of Canada and Guadaloupe" which takes over 3 pages.
Among other articles within this issue are: "Confirm'd Melancholy Cured", the conclusion of: "Life of George Frederic Handel" which takes 5 pages; "Regulations of the Fifth Markets in Holland" and more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" containing various news reports of the day, including some news under the heading: "America" (see) which includes: "...A most dreadful fire happened March 20 at Boston in New England, supposed the greatest ever known in the American colonies...".
The back page is a full page chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in May, 1760".
Note: Both issues are complete (excluding plates and/or maps) in approximately 48 pages, measure 5 by 8 inches, and are in nice condition. They both include the full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate.A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
